FocusFlow - Minimalist Pomodoro Timer

The Challenge

In a world filled with digital distractions, maintaining deep focus is increasingly difficult.

• Context: Productivity often suffers from interruptions and lack of structure.
• Problem: Many time management tools are overly complex, cluttered, or require constant connectivity.
• Goal: Create a distraction-free, accessible tool that strictly enforces the Pomodoro technique without friction.

The Solution

FocusFlow is a minimal, elegant Progressive Web Application (PWA) designed to get out of your way.

• Strategy: Prioritize user experience (UX) and accessibility by building a "install-anywhere" PWA with a clean aesthetic.
• Key Capabilities:
  • Customizable Timer: Flexible durations for focus, short breaks, and long breaks.
  • Task Tracking: Simple task management to keep objectives clear during focus sessions.
  • Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile as a native-like app.

Technical Architecture

Built for speed and offline capability.

• Tech Stack: Vue 3, TailwindCSS, Vite, PWA.
• Architecture: A pure client-side application leveraging service workers for offline functionality.
• Key Decisions:
  • PWA First: Ensured the app is installable and works offline, making it a reliable utility.
  • TailwindCSS: Used for rapid, utility-first styling to achieve a modern, lightweight design.

My Role & Contributions

I designed and developed FocusFlow from concept to launch.

• Full-Stack Development: Implemented the complete application using modern Vue 3 composition API.
• UX/UI Design: Crafted the minimalist interface with a focus on usability and visual calm.
• PWA Implementation: Configured manifests and service workers to ensure a native app experience on all devices.

Challenges & Learnings

• Obstacle: Ensuring consistent "background" timer performance across different browsers and mobile OS battery optimizations.
• Solution: Utilized Web Workers to handle timing logic off the main thread, preventing throttling when the tab is inactive.
• Takeaway: Modern web APIs allow for powerful, native-like utility apps without the overhead of native wrappers.

Impact & Results

• Outcome: Successfully launched a polished productivity tool available on any device.
• Metric: Achieved high Lighthouse scores for Performance, Accessibility, and Best Practices.
• Feedback: Users appreciate the "zero-setup" instant usability and clean aesthetic.